KUALA TERENGGANU: Illegal racers have turned Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin here into their favourite track after it was turned into a one-way street last week.
Traders and residents hope the Kuala Terengganu City Council would revert the street to its two-way system so that there will be peace and quiet, and business will pick up.
They claimed there had been a 20% drop in business among the 100-odd traders along the street since last week.
Trader Goh Bee Ai (pic), 34, who lives at a shophouse, said it was hard to sleep at night with the illegal racers “terrorising the streets”.
“It is an obvious joy for these gangs of Mat Rempit, especially on Thursday nights.
“The illegal racing poses a danger to residents there,” she said.
Electrical appliances dealer How Kok Kong, 67, said the city council effected the change without consulting the people.
“I don’t understand the need for a one-way road as the traffic here is pretty smooth,” he said, adding that road congestion had become more rampant since the switch.
How also said customers were not able to retreat if they missed a shop they had intended to drop by.
Restaurant owner Zawawi Muda, 54, said many customers had become frustrated over the one-way road, especially during peak hours.
“If they can’t find parking on their first try, most of them would not bother to turn back because of the distance.
“This change in road system is not benefiting anyone,” he said.
The traders and residents have sent a memorandum to the city council on the issue.-TheStarOnline
